Purchase of tactical equipement

This document presents a pre-announcement for a procurement opportunity issued by the European Parliament’s Directorate-General for Security and Safety (SAFE). The proposed procurement is for the purchase of tactical equipment, including items such as holsters, belts, chargers, and torches intended for use by security agents to fulfill their duties and for related training.

The procedure identifier is EP-SAFE/2025/LVP/0008-EXA and it indicates a planned negotiated procedure for a contract of middle or low value. The maximum duration of the contract will be 12 months.

Eligible applicants are likely to be suppliers or vendors of tactical equipment, including both SMEs and larger enterprises, although the specific eligibility criteria are not fully detailed. There is no co-funding requirement, meaning the European Parliament will cover the entire procurement cost.

The opportunity arises under the EU’s public procurement regulations, with a registration deadline for expressions of interest set for January 14, 2026, with a start date for expression opportunities beginning on December 17, 2025. Interested parties are expected to submit their interests electronically via the designated link.

The procurement is not currently an active call for tenders but serves to notify potential suppliers about the future opportunity. The indicative launch date for bids is January 14, 2026, and all submissions must adhere to the electronic submission guidelines provided.

Potential participants should note the emphasis on securing compliant equipment that meets institutional requirements for security personnel. The announcement highlights that the prospective contract's funding amount has not been disclosed and will likely depend on supplier bids after the full tender documentation is released.

Overall, this procurement reflects the European Parliament's ongoing efforts to equip its security forces effectively while adhering to standard EU competitive purchasing practices.

This is a publication announcing the contracting authority’s intention to publish a future negotiated low or middle value procedure, and not a call for tenders.

The procedure identifier is EP-SAFE/2025/LVP/0008-EXA.

The subject of the contract is the purchase of tactical equipment: holsters, belts, chargers, torches. The tactical equipment is intended for security agents, necessary for the performance of their duties and related training purposes.

The procedure type is a planned negotiated procedure for a middle/low value contract.

The lead contracting authority is parlement européen, SAFE - Directorate-General for Security and Safety.

The main classification (CPV) is 35121000 - Security equipment.

The nature of the contract is supplies.

The maximum contract duration is 12 months.

There is no framework agreement.

Milestones:
Start date for expression of interest: 2025-12-17 Europe/Brussels
Deadline for expression of interest: 14/01/2026 06:59 Europe/Brussels
Indicative date of launch of the negotiated procedure: 2026-01-14 Europe/Brussels

The method of expression of interest is electronic.

Submissions must be sent exclusively at the address for submission given.

FAQ:
Question: Where can I find the procurement documents for calls for tenders with ‘ExA' in the reference?
Answer: References that feature an ‘ExA’ are not calls for tenders. They are a publication announcing the contracting authority’s intent to launch in the future a low or middle negotiated procedure.
Published on 03/10/2024 17:32

In summary, this is a pre-announcement for a future negotiated procurement procedure by the European Parliament's Directorate-General for Security and Safety (SAFE). The procedure, identified as EP-SAFE/2025/LVP/0008-EXA, concerns the purchase of tactical equipment like holsters, belts, chargers, and torches for security agents. This is not a call for tenders yet, but a notification of the intent to launch a low or middle value negotiated procedure. Companies interested in potentially participating in this future procurement should express their interest electronically between December 17, 2025, and January 14, 2026. The indicative launch date for the negotiated procedure is January 14, 2026. The maximum duration of the contract will be 12 months.

Eligible Applicant Types: The eligible applicant types are not explicitly stated, but given the nature of the procurement, it is likely that suppliers of tactical equipment, including SMEs and large enterprises, are eligible.

Funding Type: This is a procurement opportunity, specifically a planned negotiated procedure for a middle/low value contract. The nature of the contract is supplies.

Consortium Requirement: The opportunity does not explicitly state whether a single applicant or a consortium is required. It is likely open to both, but this needs to be confirmed when the actual call for tenders is published.

Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility): The geographic eligibility is not explicitly stated, but since it is a European Parliament procurement, it is likely open to companies registered in the EU and possibly EEA countries. This needs to be confirmed when the actual call for tenders is published.

Target Sector: The target sector is security, specifically the supply of tactical equipment.

Mentioned Countries: No specific countries are mentioned, but the contracting authority is the European Parliament, implying the opportunity is relevant to the EU.

Project Stage: This opportunity concerns the purchase of existing tactical equipment, not the development of new products. Therefore, the relevant stage is commercialization.

Funding Amount: The funding amount is described as a "middle/low value contract," but no specific figures are provided.

Application Type: This is a planned negotiated procedure. The first step is to express interest electronically. The actual call for tenders is planned for the future.

Nature of Support: Beneficiaries will receive money in exchange for supplying tactical equipment.

Application Stages: There are multiple stages. First, there is an expression of interest. Then, there will be a negotiated procedure. The exact number of stages is not specified but is likely to be at least two.

Success Rates: The success rates are not mentioned, and it is impossible to determine them at this stage.

Co-funding Requirement: Co-funding is not mentioned, and it is unlikely to be required for a procurement contract of this nature.

Summary: This is a pre-announcement of a planned call for tenders by the European Parliament, Directorate-General for Security and Safety (SAFE). The procedure identifier is EP-SAFE/2025/LVP/0008-EXA. The European Parliament intends to launch a negotiated procedure for a middle/low value contract for the purchase of tactical equipment, including holsters, belts, chargers, and torches. This equipment is intended for security agents for their duties and related training. The planned start date for expression of interest is December 17, 2025, with a deadline of January 14, 2026. The indicative date for launching the negotiated procedure is January 14, 2026. Interested suppliers should express their interest electronically via the provided link. This announcement is not a call for tenders itself, but a notification of an upcoming opportunity. The maximum contract duration is 12 months. The CPV code is 35121000 - Security equipment.